You might not be able to reuse your S/S braided hoses with new calipers, since I believe they aren't the same length. Too short and you have obvious problems, but too long can mean that the hose can get in the way of the tire if it has to bow much.
As for a "good tool" for popping out tie rod ends, I've always found a good strike with a medium-sized hammer on the knuckle at the point where the tapered end fits into the knuckle is the best way. The impact temporarily makes the round tapered hole "oval", which will eventually release its grip from the tie rod end after enough impacts. Hit it harder than you would when driving nails, but not quite as hard if you were playing a game of "Whack-a-Mole"... _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
